I enjoy these books more when George isn't in them. The quasi sort-of budding romance aspect feels too forced & not at all like Jessica to me.
This one's a January Book Bingo selection as well as part of a series (in fact, all the books I've read so far this month have been from different series ... never you mind how many are new series started lol).
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pickNo Nancy Noggin Knockouts in this one, but some hefty hand trauma that hinders Nancy while playing for the golf championship at a ritzy club where she, Bess, George, and the boys are there to help Carson Drew nab a gang of jewel thieves. Nothing out of the ordinary about this story! Nancy's pretty much a golf pro; Burt, Dave, and Ned are first-aid experts, and Burt is a champion sprinter who nabs a bad guy. What's not to like in this fun romp?
pickThis completes my third reading (listen) of the Harper Connelly series. I‘m kind of surprised by the 3 stars in my original review because I‘m around a 4 now. I didn‘t finish Harris‘ Sookie series as I grew bored with it and have always wished this series was longer. This time I think maybe 4 books were perfect. No chance of the series becoming boring. Of course, after reading some comments on other reviews I found out the characters show up in ⬇️
pickA nice addition to Molly‘s story as she navigates her relationship with Juan Manuel and her job at the Regency Grand Hotel. 3 🌟
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Taking a few minutes to myself before I have to jump up to get supper cooked then head to work
pickIreland in the 1950s: A man appears out of nowhere in the night claiming he lost his wife, then says that she drowned. He behaves oddly: seems more excited than distressed. Told through the eyes of different characters this is such a well written and skilfully constructed story. The ending was a bit rushed and weak but it doesn‘t matter, I couldn‘t put the book down. I absolutely loved it.
pickKat's friend Joanna's husband, Sam, is suspected of embezzling from the bank where he works. Kat swings into action with her friends to prove Sam's innocence.
The real embezzler was fairly obvious almost from the start but the mystery of Dan's origins gets deeper. And we definitely need more of an epilogue - it's not clear whether Sam was reinstated.
pickBk2 of #JumpStart2025 & January is finally done! The 3rd in the Strike series, it‘s definitely the most macabre of them so far. Robin is sent a severed leg in the mail & Strike is convinced it‘s someone he knew from the Army. Very dark & oppressive but a great thriller. #OffTheShelf2025 #BookspinBingo #LitsyAtoZ2025 #Read2025 #WickedWords #SeriesLove2025 #2025OffMyShelf
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pickOverall, 'The Note' is a well-written and engaging thriller with complex characters, a compelling mystery, and a thought-provoking exploration of friendship and betrayal. This is an immersive and addictive novel that is perfect for readers who enjoy suspenseful stories with well-developed characters. The novel has something for everyone who enjoys thrillers or a story that delves into the complexities of female friendships.
I‘m back home, the cats did not manage to murder me in my sleep! It‘s a very gray & rainy day outside, but at least it‘s not 40C anymore like Sunday & Monday! So I‘ll be resting my very sore back (the daughter‘s bed sucks😣)and trying to finish this one. The reading is still slow going, unfortunately the new year hasn‘t magically changed that! #JumpStart2025
